Patents by Inventor Kenneth B. Trauner

Kenneth B. Trauner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • MICRO-OPTIC ADAPTERS AND TIPS FOR SURGICAL ILLUMINATION FIBERS
    Publication number: 20160334616
    Abstract: A microstructure optical adapter or tip according to the present disclosure may incorporate precision micro structure optical components engaging the input or output end of light energy delivery devices for customized light delivery of the light energy. The incorporation of precision micro structure optical components in injection molded plastic or glass parts will allow for inexpensive modification of the output light while also serving to protect the end of the illumination device. The micro structure optical components may also be incorporated in an adapter to tailor the light energy to the subsequent device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth B. Trauner
  • Blade insert illuminator
    Patent number: 9468366
    Abstract: An air gap retractor illumination system includes any suitable retractor such as a McCulloch with a channel in the blade to accommodate an air gap illuminator. The illuminator is preferably made from a suitable light conducting plastic material such as acrylic or polycarbonate or silicone. The illuminator has active portions in which light passes and inactive or dead zones in which light does not pass as a result of the configuration and orientation of the input, output and surfaces of the illuminator. The illuminator is formed to have an air gap surrounding any active portion of the illuminator extending from the light input to the light output portion. The dead zones may include elements to allow the illuminator to securely engage the retractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Invuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Grey, Alex Vayser, Jonathan G. Gasson, Kenneth B. Trauner
  • Adhesive footwear and devices
    Patent number: 9462849
    Abstract: Footwear used for high performance activities such as running can be adhesively attached to the plantar surface of feet rather than uppers or straps. The upper surface of the protective layer of the footwear can have adhesive regions that secure the foot to the footwear and other regions that are not adhesively coupled to the foot. The adhesive regions can be under the heel, along the lateral side of the foot, under the first through fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints and around the perimeter of the foot above the plantar surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth B Trauner
  • Systems and methods for increased operating room efficiency
    Patent number: 9451949
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS LLC
    Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
  • BONE IMPLANT AUGMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160256280
    Abstract: An offset of a bone implant relative to a bone can be adjusted using cured PMMA inserts. One or more PMMA inserts can be used to change the offset distance and/or angle of a implant relative to the bone. During a bone implant surgery, if excessive bone has been removed, PMMA inserts can be inserted into the bone to build up the resection surface of the bone. A trial implant can be placed on the PMMA inserts to trial the offset. When the trial is passed, liquid PMMA cement can be applied to form a chemical bond with the PMMA inserts and forma mechanical bond between the implant and the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth B. Trauner
  • Systems and methods for increased operating room efficiency
    Patent number: 9433408
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS LLC
    Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
  • Micro-optic adapters and tips for surgical illumination fibers
    Patent number: 9429746
    Abstract: A microstructure optical adapter or tip according to the present disclosure may incorporate precision micro structure optical components engaging the input or output end of light energy delivery devices for customized light delivery of the light energy. The incorporation of precision micro structure optical components in injection molded plastic or glass parts will allow for inexpensive modification of the output light while also serving to protect the end of the illumination device. The micro structure optical components may also be incorporated in an adapter to tailor the light energy to the subsequent device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Invuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth B. Trauner
  • Systems and methods for increased operating room efficiency
    Patent number: 9320516
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS, LLC
    Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
  • Systems and methods for increased operating room efficiency
    Patent number: 9307982
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS, LLC
    Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
  • MICRO-OPTIC ADAPTERS AND TIPS FOR SURGICAL ILLUMINATION FIBERS
    Publication number: 20160085064
    Abstract: A microstructure optical adapter or tip according to the present disclosure may incorporate precision micro structure optical components engaging the input or output end of light energy delivery devices for customized light delivery of the light energy. The incorporation of precision micro structure optical components in injection molded plastic or glass parts will allow for inexpensive modification of the output light while also serving to protect the end of the illumination device. The micro structure optical components may also be incorporated in an adapter to tailor the light energy to the subsequent device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth B. Trauner
  • FILM ILLUMINATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160074126
    Abstract: An illuminator film system may include one or more pre-cut sections of optical film applied to a waveguide to allow light to exit the waveguide through the film in a predetermined manner. The one or more pre-cut sections may be removed and reapplied during a procedure to redirect the light. A laminated illuminator film may be provided that uses a laminated optical film structure to direct light from a fiber optic input. Such a laminated illuminator film may be very low profile, low cost and easy to apply to a retractor for providing illumination during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth B. Trauner, Thomas L. Grey
  • Micro-optic adapters and tips for surgical illumination fibers
    Patent number: 9229165
    Abstract: A microstructure optical adapter or tip according to the present disclosure may incorporate precision micro structure optical components engaging the input or output end of light energy delivery devices for customized light delivery of the light energy. The incorporation of precision micro structure optical components in injection molded plastic or glass parts will allow for inexpensive modification of the output light while also serving to protect the end of the illumination device. The micro structure optical components may also be incorporated in an adapter to tailor the light energy to the subsequent device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Invuity, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth B. Trauner
  • SPIRAL BRACE
    Publication number: 20150374529
    Abstract: A spiral brace has an inner surface that corresponds to a digital representation of an injured limb. The spiral brace can wrap around a length of the limb in a helical manner. The body of the spiral brace may be a single piece structure that is fenestrated to provide air circulation to the injured limb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Scott Summit, Kenneth B. Trauner
  • Film illumination system
    Patent number: 9220401
    Abstract: An illuminator film system may include one or more pre-cut sections of optical film applied to a waveguide to allow light to exit the waveguide through the film in a predetermined manner. The one or more pre-cut sections may be removed and reapplied during a procedure to redirect the light. A laminated illuminator film may be provided that uses a laminated optical film structure to direct light from a fiber optic input. Such a laminated illuminator film may be very low profile, low cost and easy to apply to a retractor for providing illumination during a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: INVUITY, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Vayser, Kenneth B. Trauner, Thomas L. Grey
  • MODULAR CUSTOM BRACES, CASTS AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING
    Publication number: 20150328016
    Abstract: A custom device and method for fabricating the custom device includes marking a body with reference points and/or other indicators. Multiple images of the body from multiple angles are then obtained. The images are used to determine the contours of the body and the other markings are located and used to design a brace having an inner surface that corresponds to the contours of the body. The custom modular brace is fabricated as multiple pieces that are releasably coupled together and sequentially removed as the patient heals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Scott Summit, Kenneth B Trauner
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20150320419
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Josef E. GOREK, Kenneth B. TRAUNER, Douglas G. RIMER
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20150320418
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Josef E. GOREK, Kenneth B. TRAUNER, Douglas G. RIMER
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20150320416
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Josef E. GOREK, Kenneth B. TRAUNER, Douglas G. RIMER
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20150305735
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Josef E. GOREK, Kenneth B. TRAUNER, Douglas G. RIMER
  • CRUTCH APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING
    Publication number: 20150257966
    Abstract: A crutch includes a grip and a forearm support that are coupled to an elongated member that extends from the forearm support to the ground. The inner surface of the forearm support can correspond to a digital representation of a forearm of the patient and the outer surface of the hand grip can correspond to a digital representation of a palmar surface of the patient's hand in at least a partially closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Scott Summit, Kenneth B. Trauner